TechCrunch and Facebook to Host Startup Competition in Nairobi

TechCrunch and Facebook are set to bring TechCrunch’s popular “Startup Battlefield” to Nairobi. The competition is expected to kick-off on October 11 and will feature startups from all over Africa in three categories: Productivity and Utility, Social Good, and Gaming and Entertainment.

Top notch investors and founders, as well as TechCrunch editors, will serve as judges to pick the winners in each category as well as an overall winner – the best early stage startup in sub-Saharan Africa. We’ll also have a great line-up speakers and networking opportunities to round out the day.

Tickets are free, but due to limited seating in the Nairobi venue anyone interested must apply. Click here to apply by answering a few short questions.

Bob is a Senior Editor and Content Development Manager at Nigerian Law Intellectual Property Watch. He holds a BS degree, with a major in biochemistry. He works directly with the Newsroom Team. His focus areas are technology and innovation, and pharmaceutical technology. Email: baroture@nlipw.com

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